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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.20, 908.10 and 472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.20, 908.10 and 472.44 is: 651.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.20 : 908.10 = 472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.20/908.10 = 472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.20x = 908.10 × 472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.20x = 429,022.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,022.76/658.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.81

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